There is light at the end of the NSPS to GS tunnel

When the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act was released in October of last year, it spelt the end of the National Security Personnel System and the start of converting NSPS positions into General Schedule positions.What this meant for Air Force Space Command is the command had to

Wing gets new chief

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Trottier, the new 21st Space Wing command chief, likes rock music and hockey.He's from Vermont, home to "Green Mountain Boys" - the informal name of the Vermont National Guard - and he just celebrated his 24th wedding anniversary with his wife."We were a tech school

General James visits 21st Space Wing

Base holds emergency response exercise

Peterson Air Force Base members will conduct emergency response exercises Jan. 10 to 14 as part of the 21st Space Wing's continued commitment to ensure base readiness. These exercises may cause delays at the gate. There will be some traffic disruption and potentially some temporary delays in

Air Force leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:As we celebrate the holidays, please take the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings

Holiday safety message

It's a pleasure to spend another holiday season in Air Force Space Command with this great team. I am proud of your achievements over the past year, including a commendable safety record. However, let's beware of complacency; there is still room for improvement, especially when you're off-duty and

21st OG GSU Training and Evaluation Conference

Voodoo looks like new

At the Peterson Air and Space Museum all things old are about to be new again.A massive $76,000 restoration project of several aircraft is underway and expected to be completed by the start of the New Year, said Jeff Nash, museum deputy director. The project, which gave special attention to the

Wing CFC campaign sets record

Personnel from the 21st Space Wing dug deep into their pockets and donated a record amount to this year's Combined Federal Campaign, reinvigorating a culture of giving.Lt. Col. Allen Reeves, 21st Space Wing Safety Office chief and 2010 CFC project officer on Peterson Air Force Base, thanked Airmen

SJFHQ's Emergency Response Vehicle